Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Mental Illness
Search for Novel Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Targets for Mental Illness
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 180 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · Other
This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 65 with specific mental health conditions. Participants will receive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment while undergoing behavioral tests to see how the treatment affects their symptoms.
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 65 years old
- I speak and understand English well enough for the study
- I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or schizophrenia
- I have stable medication or am medication-free for 4 weeks before treatment
- I have a primary clinician for my mental health care
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently pregnant
- I have certain personality disorders
- I have PTSD with significant symptoms
- I have had a recent change in depression medication
- I have a ferromagnetic metallic implant
- I have received other TMS treatments during this trial
- I have a history of certain severe mental health issues or neurological illnesses
- I have evidence of recent suicidal thoughts or actions
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityParticipants will receive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at a random location in the left prefrontal cortex, excluding sites that are potentially unsafe. Extensive behavioral testing will be conducted to determine which behaviors are modulated by stimulating which circuits.
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